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ABOUT THIS MODULE

If you were to describe a movie in a few sentences, you would probably give me a great summary of the main plot of the story- “Raiders of the Lost Arc is about an archaeologist who goes in search of the Arc of the Covenant.” Or “Twilight” is about girl torn between two men – a vampire and a werewolf.” In both of these examples, you would be correct – but what you told me was what is part of what’s called the “A” plot, or the main storyline of the movie. Movies can also include several smaller stories called subplots, which help reveal character, push the story forward and ultimately support the A-plot. In this module, we’re going to look at how to effectively write both the A-plot and the subplots.

IN THIS MODULE

28:27 video that walks you through techniques for writing the A-story and subplots

Illustrated companion guide

LEARN

What is the A-Story

The four components that make up the A-Story

How to structure subplots

The various types of subplots and how they can support the A-story

How to properly wrap up subplots

From Our Users

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It was a very well thought out video and I love the attention to detail and the fact that the subject matter focused on the
aesthetic and storytelling aspects of editing.

- Cedric Pounds, Chabot College

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FEATURED IN THIS MODULE

Chris Huntley

Academy Award-winning creator of “Scriptor," and co-creator of "Dramatica"

David Freeman

Writer, "Street Smart," and "The Border"

Jason J. Tomaric

Emmy-winning director/Cinematographer

Ken Dancynger

Author, “Broadcast Writing,” “Alternative Scriptwriting,” and “The Technique of Film and Video Editing and Writing the Short Film”